Mind-Body Skills Groups

Studies show that between 60 to 90% of all physician visits are due to stress-related complaints. We live in a fast-paced society where stress comes at us from a number of different directions including chronic illness, jobs, or family. We cannot eliminate stress, but we can take an active role in managing how we respond to it. Mind-body skills are scientifically-validated techniques that can teach you stress management techniques, improve personal coping skills, and enhance a person's capacity for relaxation, self-care and self-awareness. Techniques include meditation, guided imagery, mindful eating, biofeedback, autogenic training and the use of drawings, journals and movement to express thoughts and feelings.

Groups are intentionally small, usually 8-10 participants, to encourage a safe, supportive and intimate atmosphere where participants can focus on personal development. They are also educational and fun! Groups are usually 2-hours/week for 8-10 weeks and they are based on the model designed and taught internationally through Dr. James S. Gordon's Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. Formation of groups is ongoing.

Groups are designed to help you...

• Empower yourself to develop your own personal toolbox for self-care
• Reduce the impact of stress in your life
• Develop a sense of well-being and increase self-awareness
• Discover new wisdom and peace

Who can benefit?

• People with health conditions such as infertility, cancer, chronic pain, heart disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia
• People who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, severe stress, trauma, anger, confusion
• Healthy people who want to enhance self-awareness and well-being
• Health professionals who want to prevent burnout
  

Mind-Body Medicine focuses on the interactions between mind and body and the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social and spiritual factors can directly affect health.

A powerful, effective combination of research-based healing therapies to help you deal with life changes, stress, and illness in an intimate and supportive group setting.